Based mainly on the Central Coast and also servicing the Sydney area, The Scuba Gym Australia provides water immersion therapy to people with all sorts of disabilities and illnesses.
Clients include quadriplegics, paraplegics, amputees and those living with conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Lyme’s Disease, Dandy Walker Syndrome, Hypotonia, Fibromyalgia, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Motor Neuron Disease, Spina Bifida, Autism, Down Syndrome and PTSD.
But the NDIS has recently cut funding to the group, affecting more than 100 patients receiving therapy.
The non-profit organisation is run by Lyndi Leggett, who is doing her best to raise money to allow for the therapy to continue.
“We have seen autistic children concentrate, focus, gain confidence and do activities their parents thought they would never do,” she said.
“Scuba diving is also a great activity for people with disabilities is it provides a weight-free environment, giving back the sense of freedom of movement.”
Leggett has organised a Masked Ball which will be held at Umina Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday, August 2.
Many local businesses have already donated items, packages and experiences which will be auctioned off to raise money.
The ball will take place from 6.30pm-11.30 pm.
The night will feature a live band and tasty paella with ticket price including a welcome drink on arrival, a silent auction and raffle tickets.
To book call 0420 380 055 or email Lyndi@thescubagym.com.au
To donate go to thescubagym.com.au
